Guard-Gated Golf Community
Silverleaf
Neighborhood Guide
Living in Silverleaf
Silverleaf is a private, guard-gated golf community in the McDowell Mountain foothills of North Scottsdale, adjacent to DC Ranch and the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Approximately 2,000 acres encompass custom estates, villas, intimate residential enclaves, parks, and elevated homesites with golf, mountain, desert, and city-light views.
Silverleaf is served through three staffed gatehouses—Arcadia, Windgate Pass, and Horseshoe Canyon—but its community map identifies four principal residential areas: Arcadia, Horseshoe Canyon, Upper Canyon, and The Summit. Each area contains individual parcels and subdivision names that may appear differently in legal descriptions and MLS records.
The private Silverleaf Club is central to the community's identity, but the club, real estate purchase, and applicable community-association obligations should be reviewed separately. Membership availability, category, privileges, initiation requirements, and dues must be confirmed directly with the club.
Community Map
The Four Areas of Silverleaf
Where People Live
Silverleaf's Four Principal Residential Areas
Arcadia
Arcadia forms the lower, western portion of Silverleaf shown on the community map. It includes tree-lined streets, signature parks, villas, casitas, and custom or semi-custom homes, with a more traditional neighborhood streetscape and convenient access to Thompson Peak Parkway.
Horseshoe Canyon
Horseshoe Canyon surrounds much of the golf and club experience. Residences range from refined villas to substantial custom estates, with opportunities for golf-course frontage, mountain views, and convenient access to the clubhouse and spa.
Upper Canyon
Upper Canyon rises into the McDowell Mountain foothills and preserve-edge terrain. Its larger custom homesites and estate properties can offer dramatic privacy, canyon settings, mountain panoramas, sunsets, and wide city-light views.
The Summit
The Summit occupies the northeastern portion of the community map. Its mountain-integrated custom homesites emphasize privacy, elevation, natural desert surroundings, and expansive mountain or Valley views.
Golf
The Tom Weiskopf Course
The Silverleaf Club features an 18-hole, par-72 Tom Weiskopf championship course measuring approximately 7,322 yards. Opened in 2002, it winds through Horseshoe Canyon and Upper Canyon at elevations above the Valley floor.
Multiple tees support different skill levels while the routing uses desert contours, mountain terrain, and elevated views. The private golf experience is complemented by professional instruction, practice facilities, member play, tournaments, and attentive club service.
Club & Membership
A Private Club Lifestyle
The approximately 50,000-square-foot Rural Mediterranean-style clubhouse includes fine and casual dining, gathering spaces, a private spa, fitness and wellness facilities, resort and lap pools, locker rooms, family programming, and member events.
Silverleaf currently describes Golf and Clubhouse membership opportunities. For current availability and a private tour, contact Brock Mackenzie, Membership Ambassador, at (480) 515-3214 or visit the club's official membership page.
Buyer Guidance
How to Compare Silverleaf Properties
Location & Access
Compare the applicable gatehouse, drive time, park or clubhouse proximity, elevation, privacy, golf exposure, construction activity, and emergency or service access.
Home Type
Determine whether the property is a villa, casita, semi-custom residence, custom estate, or undeveloped homesite and verify landscape, exterior, roof, and common-area responsibilities.
Costs & Approvals
Review association dues, club membership separately, design-review requirements, assessments, transfer costs, construction rules, and the current documents governing the exact parcel.
Silverleaf Real Estate
Homes Across Silverleaf's Four Principal Areas
Live, MLS-powered listings across Arcadia, Horseshoe Canyon, Upper Canyon, and The Summit. The IDX is restricted to properties identified as Silverleaf in Scottsdale; individual legal subdivision names may vary within each area.
Let's Work Together
Arcadia, Horseshoe Canyon, Upper Canyon, and The Summit offer different elevations, home types, views, and proximity to the club. The Tackett Team can help you compare them property by property and coordinate association, club, design-review, and construction due diligence.
Contact UsFAQ: Silverleaf
What are the four principal residential areas of Silverleaf?
The Silverleaf community map identifies Arcadia, Horseshoe Canyon, Upper Canyon, and The Summit. Each area contains distinct parcels, elevations, home types, and view corridors.
How many guard gates does Silverleaf have?
Silverleaf is served by three staffed gatehouses: Arcadia, Windgate Pass, and Horseshoe Canyon. The access route for a particular home depends on its location within the community.
Who designed the Silverleaf golf course?
Tom Weiskopf designed Silverleaf's 18-hole, par-72 course. It measures approximately 7,322 yards and opened in 2002.
Is Silverleaf Club membership included with a home purchase?
Club membership should be evaluated separately from the real estate purchase. Buyers should confirm current availability, membership category, approval requirements, initiation fees, dues, and any transfer provisions directly with the club.
What types of homes are available in Silverleaf?
Silverleaf includes villas, casitas, semi-custom residences, custom estates, and select homesites. Architecture, lot size, elevation, and proximity to the clubhouse vary substantially by area.
What amenities does Silverleaf Club offer?
The private club includes golf, a 50,000-square-foot clubhouse, fine and casual dining, spa and fitness facilities, resort and lap pools, and a calendar of member events. Membership terms and access are controlled by the club.
Who can help me compare Silverleaf homes and areas?
The Tackett Team can help you compare homes in Arcadia, Horseshoe Canyon, Upper Canyon, and The Summit and coordinate property, association, club, and construction due diligence. Call 480-531-8731 or email darren@tackettteam.com.